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US GDP shrinks for the first time in three years

According to data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the US gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025.

The US economy contracts during President Trump's first three months in office. GDP fell by 0.3%... Mr Trump blames former President Biden.

Meanwhile China blames US tariffs for falls in its manufacturing figures... but there are more positive numbers in Europe.

Also, Andrew Peach hears from the UN Assistant Secretary General about Afghanistan's economy under Taliban rule.

And we'll hear why a fall in demand for diamonds is very damaging for Botswana.

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